21st flea market and 12th plant swap by La Festive
Fontaine-le-Comte is a commune of about 3,700 inhabitants in Grand Poitiers agglomeration, west of the Vienne prefecture. Each early June, association La Festive runs its now-emblematic double event: a flea market (21st edition) paired with a plant swap (12th edition). For 2026: Sunday 1 June 2026, 7am-6pm, Parc Niki-de-Saint-Phalle.
The combination of classic flea market and plant swap makes this event unique. Flea market early morning: usual formula (private sellers, bric-a-brac, clothes, toys, crockery, books, small furniture), €2 per linear metre. Plant swap free: bring seedlings, cuttings, seeds to share with fellow gardeners. Friendly atmosphere, advice exchange.
Named after the artist, one of Fontaine-le-Comte's finest green spaces. Lawn and leafy aisles offer ideal framing for this day of chine and horticultural exchange. 10 min from Poitiers centre, nearby parking.
La Festive is one of Fontaine-le-Comte's most active associations. Year-round events: flea/plant swap in spring, Apple festival in autumn, Christmas market in December, others. The June event is clearly its flagship.
Fontaine-le-Comte owes its name to the abbey that historically marked the town. The Logis abbatial (abbey lodge) still stands. The commune evolved into a residential part of Poitiers agglomeration while keeping heritage charm and village identity. Rich cultural and sports facilities.
Complete the day in Poitiers (Notre-Dame-la-Grande, Saint-Jean Baptistery, Counts' Palace), Ligugé abbey, or Futuroscope at Chasseneuil-du-Poitou (20 min).
22nd garage sale and 13th plant swap in Fontaine-le-Comte, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 9 AM to 6 PM, on the Esplanade des Citoyens (behind the town hall). Event organized by the La Festive association (festival committee). Pitch at €2 per meter for private exhibitors, setup from 7 AM; registration and payment to be validated before June 3, 2026. Free plant swap, open for exchanges of seedlings, cuttings, and plants. Refreshments and food on site.
Sunday 1 June 2026, 7am-6pm.
Parc Niki-de-Saint-Phalle, 86240 Fontaine-le-Comte.
Association La Festive.
Required before 26 May at town hall reception or via downloadable form on fontaine-le-comte.fr. Fee: €2/linear metre (flea market). Plant swap free.
Exhibitors from 6am. Public from 7am. Close 6pm.
10 min from Poitiers centre via D611. 10 min from A10 (Poitiers-South exit). Nearby parking.
Free.
Drinks and light food on site by La Festive.
Fontaine-le-Comte town hall. fontaine-le-comte.fr.
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Esplanade des Citoyens (derrière la mairie)
1 Esplanade des Citoyens, 86240 Fontaine-le-Comte